Lisa Hendey ’85 and Eric Carlson ’19
Joe Newman ’36
A Full Life
1936 ND graduate reflects on making a difference
Susan Jackson ’86
Sustainable Seafood Advocate Builds Opportunities for People
She sees how a healthy marine ecosystem provides food, jobs
Kate (Mather) Herrmann ’88
Celebrating and Creating Opportunity for Women Filmmakers
Festival director draws on love of film, passion for equality
Joe Krug ’59
Dayton Alumni Group Funds Good Works across the Community
Alum has led organization to grow and contribute
Scott Buchanan ’79
Helping Newtown Heal after Sandy Hook
Local resident draws on business expertise to support counseling nonprofit
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Jim Carlsen ’81 J.D.
A Voice for Veterans
Law School alum finds encore career “tremendously rewarding”
Nicole Juntunen ’99
She Champions Sustainable Packaging
Marketer promotes eco-friendly products
Katie (Connell) Heaps ’06, ’08 M.Ed.
Helping Families to Pay for Adoptions
ND grad works for nonprofit that assists families
Kevin Urtz ’77
Promoting Inclusive Independence
Nonprofit leader helps clients with developmental disabilities
Frankie Wamsley ’17
He Works to Empower Foster Children
Young alum looks to keep kids from falling through the cracks
Elisabeth (Heard) Greer ’95
Chicago Mom Saved Children’s School from Closing
“David and Goliath” fight inspired activism for racial equity
Kara (Lynch) Ciocca ’93 and Megan (Lynch) Webber ’90
Sisters Team Up to Prevent Childhood Blindness
They draw on their family’s experience to educate parents
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Melanie Richardson ’93
Creating Learning Environments That Help Children Succeed
Her nonprofit helps fill crucial need for early childhood development
Dr. Lawrence Lenke ’82
World-Renowned Spinal Surgeon Saves and Changes Lives
Doctor prepares exhaustively for challenging surgeries
Isaac Garcia ’08, ’10 M.A.
Storyteller Brings Digital Savvy to Sharing Vocations
ND alum draws on faith and technical expertise to support the church he loves
Ginny Mikita ’91 J.D.
Children Flee Violence. She Helps Them Navigate A New Life.
ND lawyer represents immigrant and refugee children
John Dacey ’73
Working to Abolish Private Prisons
Attorney focuses on criminal justice reform issue
Marikris (Dalum) Coryell ’88
Empowering Young Women to Change the World
School president builds opportunity for lower-income students
John Drumm ’97 M.B.A.
Reimagining Princess Stories For Today
Alum has rewritten classic tales to be empowering for girls
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John W. Nelson ’64, ’67 J.D.
Helping Communities Fight Crime
Retired lawyer makes a difference with Crime Stoppers
Alex Montoya ’96
Born Without Three Limbs, Speaker and Author Inspires Others
He shares his story and challenges people to make a difference
Rob Callus ’15
Health Care Worker Helps Save the Lives of Women and Children
Using data and training, he works to make health care more accessible
Bruce Flowers ’79
Former ND Basketball Player Uses Sports to Help People with Special Needs
Undergraduate service experience helped pave the way for his volunteer work
Judge Joseph L. Falvey Jr., ’81, ’87 J.D.
Veteran And Wife Make a Difference Through Fostering, Adoption
Couple thrives on raising a large blended family
Larry Hammel ’57
Bringing Hope to Prisons
Deacon leads ministry team that serves inmates
Amy McAuliffe ’90
Intelligence Chief Preps Presidents, Helps Protect the U.S.
Alum sees national security career as a public service
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